Presents a tour of what everyday life was like in ancient Egypt covering topics ranging from period work and entertainment to religion and medical care.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 110).
Contents
Introduction -- A brief history of ancient Egypt -- Geography and climate -- Getting around -- Gods and goddesses -- Pharaohs -- Pyramids -- The afterlife -- Everyday life -- Health and medicine -- Crime and punishment -- The end of a civilization -- How do we know all this? -- The legacy of ancient Egypt -- Selected bibliography.